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Apple's cleaning cloth is sold out through January -- get this instead
AppleInsider - 26 Oct 2021 18:02
Apple's $19 polishing cloth sold out nearly immediately, with delivery dates of up to three months being suggested on Apple's retail website -- here are some alternatives you can pick up right now, and why you (probably)...
These retouched photos of Shackelton's 1914 expedition look like they were taken yesterday
Live Science - 26 Oct 2021 15:06
Multimedia artist Stuart Humphryes has retouched photographs from the famous Shackleton expedition to Antarctica, updating their color to modern brilliance.
Novara Media has YouTube channel briefly deleted
BBC - 26 Oct 2021 18:22
The reinstatement of the left-wing outlet is the second U-turn over removing political content this month.
Hands on with all the new features in iOS 15.1
AppleInsider - 26 Oct 2021 02:42
Apple has released iOS 15.1 -- as well as many other platform updates -- and we are going hands on with all of the new features including SharePlay, camera enhancements, and more. Apple's released iOS 15.1 SharePlay
Marvel Considered Guardians of the Galaxy Shorts Prior to Original Movie
Gizmodo - 26 Oct 2021 02:30
Thanks to their appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Guardians of the Galaxy are now household names. Today, everyone loves Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, and, of course, Groot. Before the first fi...
Weird stellar remnant may be from one of the first stars in the universe
SPACE.com - 26 Oct 2021 13:35
Astronomers recently identified an unusual star that most likely formed from the hypernova remains of one of the universe's first stars.
Breakthrough Listen project releases analysis of previously detected signal
Phys.org - 26 Oct 2021 17:02
An intriguing candidate signal picked up last year by the Breakthrough Listen project has been subjected to intensive analysis that suggests it is unlikely to originate from the Proxima Centauri system. Instead, it appea...
Style your Apple Watch with a unique wooden band
Cult of Mac - 26 Oct 2021 23:00
If you’re lucky enough to own the latest and greatest Apple Watch Series 7 (or any other Apple Watch for that matter), you know it’s the quintessential smartwatch/fitness tracker hybrid. Such an amazing watch deserve...
Dune's Calculating Bene Gesserit Are a Most Precious Resource
Gizmodo - 26 Oct 2021 22:10
Though Denis Villeneuve's Dune focuses on Paul Atreides as he and most everyone around him dance around the obvious fact that he is the long-prophesied chosen one destined to bring an end to the war between House Atreide...
The Famous Oura Smart Ring Is Getting Even Smarter
Gizmodo - 26 Oct 2021 15:00
You might have seen headlines last year about a smart ring being used by NBA and WNBA players as part of reopening plans to keep athletes safe during the the pandemic. Maybe you read a few studies that mentioned a smart ...
Wildfires burned Antarctica 75 million years ago, charcoal remnants reveal
Live Science - 26 Oct 2021 13:43
Antarctica was warmer during the late Cretaceous period, a time when wildfire blazed through the region.
Apple M1 Max GPU beats $6000 AMD Radeon Pro W6900X in Affinity benchmark
9 to 5 Mac - 26 Oct 2021 04:24
The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will soon be available to customers around the world, and they come with the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. It’s no surprise at this point that these Apple Silicon chips are extrem...
Mozilla Firefox Blocks Malicious Add-Ons Installed by 455K Users
Threatpost - 26 Oct 2021 17:44
The misbehaving Firefox add-ons were misusing an API that controls how Firefox connects to the internet.
Palm's Next Comeback Starts With Its New Wireless Earbuds
Gizmodo - 26 Oct 2021 16:10
Whether you're launching a brand new company or trying to revive an iconic brand, it seems like the easiest way to quickly get the first product out the door now is to release a pair of wireless earbuds--and that's exact...
Apple's Privacy Rules to Blame for Facebook's Lower Than Expected Quarterly Growth, Says Zuckerberg
Mac Rumors - 26 Oct 2021 12:46
Apple's privacy rules are "negatively affecting" Facebook, and its business, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed during its most recent earnings call. As a quick refresher, starting with iOS 14.5 and all newer versions ...
Call and Response Circuit Tells Neurons When to Grow Synapses
Neuroscience News - 26 Oct 2021 00:57
A new study reveals the mechanisms by which neurons and astrocytes work together to form synapses.
MasterCard says banks and merchants can now offer crypto perks
Slash Gear - 26 Oct 2021 00:39
MasterCard has announced a big change that allows banks, merchants, and others on its network to offer cryptocurrency perks. The change underscores the rapidly growing mainstream appeal of crypto and the rollout of platf...
Air Pollution Reduces Sperm Counts Through Brain Inflammation
Neuroscience News - 26 Oct 2021 00:34
A new mouse study reveals the impact of air pollution on male fertility. Researchers report air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by inducing inflammation in specific brain areas.
Save $250 on the Dell XPS 13 laptop for Black Friday
Digital Trends - 26 Oct 2021 22:07
Every year we're on the lookout for amazing Black Friday deals, and we found this Dell XPS 13 discount one of the most valuable in 2021.
Talli Baby event logger tracks your infant's feedings, diaper changes, nap time, and more
The Gadget Flow - 26 Oct 2021 21:59
Track your baby’s routine with the Talli Baby event logger. With just the touch of a button, you can program your little one’s habits such as bottle feedings, solid food feedings, wet diapers, sleep, nursing, pumping...
Senators Turn Child-Safety Spotlight on TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube
Wall Street Journal - 26 Oct 2021 21:46
A TikTok executive is questioned over algorithms blamed for steering young users to harmful content.
A gut feeling: Understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system
Science Daily - 26 Oct 2021 18:43
An international team of scientists has identified a new connection between certain molecules produced by the microbiome and the function of a protein that impacts gut inflammation.